Community & Events

Upcoming Events

Masterclasses, open mic nights, and percussion community gatherings. Open to students, musicians, and curious newcomers.

April 2026

What's happening this month

Percussion Community Open Mic
April 11
Community Event

Percussion Community Open Mic

A monthly celebration of the percussion community. Students perform, share, listen, and connect — a joyful evening of rhythm, creativity, and mutual inspiration.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
8:00 PM GMT+3 · Live on Zoom
Free to all students
Completed
Pedram Khavarzamini Masterclass
April 13
Masterclass

Pedram Khavarzamini

An extraordinary opportunity to learn from one of the world's greatest tombak and darbuka virtuosos. Pedram's technique, musicality, and compositional approach are truly one of a kind.

Monday, April 13, 2026
8:00 PM GMT+3 · Live on Zoom
Paid · Students only
Completed
Beyond the 1 — Masterclass with Yshai Afterman
April 25
Masterclass · Yshai Afterman

Beyond the 1

An online masterclass on rhythmic awareness for phrasing freedom. Open to community members. Most musicians feel the 1 — but when you intimately know every beat in the bar, your phrasing opens up and you start dancing with the groove rather than being chained to it.

Intermediate – Advanced
Saturday, April 25, 2026
8:00 PM GMT+3 · Live on Zoom
Free to all students
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May 2026

Upcoming in May

Percussion Community Open Mic
May 2026
Community Event

Percussion Community Open Mic

May 2026 — date TBC
8:00 PM GMT+3 · Live on Zoom
Free to all students
Register — Free →
Giridhar Udupa
May 2026
Guest Masterclass Series

Giridhar Udupa

May 2026 — date TBC
8:00 PM GMT+3 · Live on Zoom
$35 · Students only
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Percussion Accompaniment
May 2026
Monthly Masterclass · Yshai Afterman

Percussion Accompaniment

May 2026 — date TBC
8:00 PM GMT+3 · Live on Zoom
$30 · Students only
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Monthly Topic Masterclass
May 2026
Monthly Masterclass · Yshai Afterman

Monthly Topic

May 2026 — date TBC
8:00 PM GMT+3 · Live on Zoom
$30 · Students only
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Summer 2026 · In Person · Greece

Summer Percussion
Seminar 2026

Five immersive days in the mountains of the Peloponnese — daily group lessons, individual practice, and evenings together at the Re-Green EcoCulture Center. A rare opportunity to study intensively, away from everyday life.

July 31 – August 5, 2026
Seliana, Peloponnese, Greece
Students only · Limited spots
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Summer Percussion Seminar 2026

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Want to perform at the Open Mic?

The monthly percussion open mic is a welcoming space for students of all levels. Whether you're a beginner sharing your first solo or an advanced player, there's a place for you. Register to perform or simply to watch and listen.

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Present & Past Students

Percussion Community WhatsApp Group

A space for students of all years to share music, ask questions, and stay connected with each other. This group is for those who have already studied with Yshai — not a general enquiry channel.

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